Leviticus 19:28
You must not make any cuts in your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 19:28?

2. How does Leviticus 19:28 guide us in honoring our bodies as God's temple?

3. What cultural practices might Leviticus 19:28 caution against in today's society?

4. How does Leviticus 19:28 connect with 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 about body sanctity?

5. Why is it important to follow God's commands in Leviticus 19:28 today?

6. How can we apply Leviticus 19:28 to our personal lifestyle choices?

7. Does Leviticus 19:28 prohibit all forms of tattoos for Christians today?

8. How should Leviticus 19:28 be interpreted in the context of modern cultural practices?

9. What historical context influenced the command in Leviticus 19:28?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 19?

11. Leviticus 19:28 forbids cutting or tattooing the body; should modern Christians reject all tattoos despite cultural acceptance?

12. What does the Bible say about Christian tattoos?

13. Is getting a tattoo considered sinful?

14. What does the Bible say about henna tattoos?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the cultural context of Leviticus 19:28 help us apply this verse today?

2. In what ways can Christians today demonstrate holiness and distinction in their cultural context?

3. How does the concept of the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit influence our decisions about body modifications?

4. What are some modern practices that might parallel the pagan rituals mentioned in Leviticus 19:28, and how should Christians respond?

5. How can we balance cultural engagement with the call to be set apart as followers of Christ?1. Why is holiness highlighted as a fundamental quality for the Israelites?

2. How do these laws reflect God's concern for social justice and equality?

3. Why does God specify certain restrictions on agricultural practices and clothing?

4. What lessons can we learn from the guidelines on how to treat the poor and the foreigner?

5. How does the command to respect parents and elders shape societal values and behaviors?

6. How do these laws discourage dishonesty and promote integrity?

7. What might the instructions about peace offerings and eating practices tell us about attitudes towards food and sacrifice in this period?

8. Why does God call for respect for the deaf and blind and how can we apply this principle today?

9. What can modern societies learn from these biblical prohibitions against slander and bearing grudges?

10. How can we interpret the phrase "love your neighbor as yourself" in the current societal context?

11. How do the laws about foreign residents resonate with contemporary debates about immigration and integration?

12. How does the prohibition of certain pagan practices reflect the cultural and religious context of the Israelites?

13. How might the laws about honest measurements apply to modern business practices?

14. How does God’s command to not defile one’s daughter by making her a prostitute reflect on the value of women during this time?

15. What is the significance of God's self-identification as the one who brought the Israelites out of Egypt?

16. How do the laws about planting fruit trees and leaving fruit untouched for a certain period resonate with today's ideas about sustainable farming?

17. What might the laws about crossbreeding livestock and sowing two kinds of seed in the same field suggest about the Israelites' understanding of natural order?

18. How does the command to "fear your God" tie into the overall theme of holiness in this passage?

19. How does this chapter contribute to our understanding of the ethical dimensions of the Old Testament laws?

20. How can the holistic model of community life presented in this chapter inform our approach to social responsibility and ethics in today's world?

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